Window



(No Model.)

' G.G.ANDERSON.

WINDOW.

No. 471,729. Patented Mar. 29, 1892..

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

CHARLES G. ANDERSON, OF OOLUMBUSOHIO.

WINDOW.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 471,729, dated March29, 1892.

Application filed April 29,1891

I ful Improvement in Windows, of which the following is a specification.

My invention relates to means for detaching window-sash from the frame;and the objects of my invention are to provide improved means fordetachably connecting sections of the sash-stops with a window-frame, toprovide for the ready removal of portions of the inner and centralsash-stops of the windowframe, to admit of the sash being swung inwardfor convenience in cleaning and other purposes, to employ simple andinexpensive means for accomplishing these objects, and

to render the connection of the stop-sections invisible when the sash isin place. These objects I accomplish in the manner illustrated in theaccompanying drawings, in which- Figure l is an inner elevation of awindow-.

frame, showing the lower sash turned inward in position for cleaning.Fig. 2 is an enlarged sectional view on line m wof Fig. 1. Fig. 3 is anenlarged transverse section taken on line y y of Fig. 2, showing aportion of the frame side broken away. Fig. 4 is a vertical longitudinalsection on lines zof Fig. 2. Fig. 5 is a detail view in perspective ofthe windowframe catch-plate, and Fig. 6 is a view in perspective of thestop-connecting plate.

Similar letters refer to similar parts throughout the several views.

or represents a window-frame, which consists of the side pieces a' andtop and bottom cross-pieces a a 1) represents the inner verticalsash'stops, which are secured to the inner faces of the frame sides 01/adjoining or in close proximity to the interior face of the frame.

0 represents the central stop-strips, which are ordinarily let into thewindow-frame, as shown in Fig. 3, and which form the interior bearingfor the outer window-sash and the outer bearing for the inner sash.

As shown in the drawings, the stops b and c of one side of the frame arein two sections, the upper ends of the lower sections meeting andjoining the lower ends of the upper sections at a point slightly abovethe Serial No. 3 91,013. (No model.)

center of the height of the window-frame, as indicated at b. The uppersections of the stops 1) and c are rigidly connected with thewindow-frame in the usual manner, while the lower sections aredetachably connected therewith, as hereinafter described.

61 represents stop-connectin g plates, each of which consists of ahorizontal which is provided at one end with an angular bend, asindicated at d, and which forms a shoulder 61 These stop-plates are eachprovided at their straight ends with screw-holes d and spurs (1 whichproject from the inner side thereof. Said plate is also provided nearthe center of its length with a flaring or countersunk perforation orbolt-hole 01 The outer or remaining end of each of the plates d has itshorizontal end portion provided with one or more spurs d and screw holes(1. As shown in the drawings, the plates d serve to connect or couplethe removable stop-sections b and c,said couplingsbeing preferablyformed near the-upper and lower ends of said sections. The inner'end ofeach of the plates 01 is secured against the rear side of the detachablesection b, while the horizontal outer or opposite end is secured to therear side of the central stop-strip c, the shoulder at of the plateabutting against the interior face of said stop. In this manner it willbe seen that the lower detachable sections of the central and innerstops on one side of the windowframe are coupled together.

The inner side of the side piece of the window-frame is recessed atpoints oppositethe coupling-plates d to receive below the surfacethereof a short catch-plate 6, each of said catch-plates being securedtherein by screws or otherwise and'having formed therein slottedopenings e, which extend crosswise of the frame side. The rear side ofeach of the plates 6 has its surface on opposite sides of the opening epreferably cut away or beveled, as shown at'e the incline of said bevelrunning to the opening e. Opposite each of the plate-openings e isformed in the frame side a small sub-recess 6 These plates eare alsopreferably provided with projecting pins or spurs e, which enter the andassist in rigidly connecting the plate and frame. The frame-siderecesses which receive the plate 6 are of such depth as to receive,

metallic plate,

wood of the frame the plate d, and the rear end of which passes also,the stop-coupling plates d until the latter are flush with the innersurface of the Window-frame, when they are connected with thecatch-plates This connection is formed by providing the central openingd of each of the plates cl with screw-headed pins f, the beveled head ofwhich bears in the countersunk mouth of the opening d until flush withloosely through the slotted opening e of the plate 6 and carries on itsinner end a fixed oblong button g. This button g is of such length aswhen turned crosswise with the plate 6 to prevent its withdrawal throughthe slot 6' and admit only of its passage through said slot when turnedin the direction of the length of the latter.

The detachable coupled stop-sections being secured in their positionsagainst the inner side of the window-frame side piece, as shown in Fig.2 of the drawings, the operation of my device is as follows: -The lowersash is having, been elevated to the upper portion of thewindow-frame,it is observed that the coupled detachable portions of thestops 0 and b may be readily removed by so turning the screwheads of thelatch-pinsfas to bring the buttons g in the direction of the lengths ofthe plate-slots e. The detachable stop portions being withdrawn, andthus removed from the window-frame, it is obvious that the lower sashmay be lowered to its normal position and swung inward to the positionshown in Fig. 1 of the drawings. In case the windowsash are providedwith the usual form of side balancing-weights and ropes thesash-connecting end is of the rope may be disconneoted from the lowersash and any ordinary means utilized for holding the sash-rope fromcomplete entrance within the window-frame. In order to support onecorner of the lower sash upon the window-sill while the window is beingcleaned, I may employ a catch-hook m, pivoted to the interior face ofthe windowframe and adapted to be made to engage with a suitable staplem on the upper side'of the lower sash-frame.

From the construction herein shown and described it is obvious that thesash may be turned inward in a desirable position for cleaning the outerside thereof and that this may be accomplished with rapidity and case.It will also be observed that the manner of connecting the stop-stripsis exceedingly simple and that the metallic parts herein shown anddescribed are so constructed and located as to be invisible when thewindow is viewed from eitherface.

In replacing the window-sash in its normal position the sash is closedto its position in the window-frame, then elevated to the upper portionof the frame, and the coupled portions of the stop-strips inserted intheir places in the frame side and connected therewith by turning thescrew-heads of the pinsf.

Although the operation herein describedhas been confined to the lowersash, it is obvious that the upper sash may be lowered until in thelower portion of the frame and swung inward,as prescribed forsaid lowersash, thus admitting of the outer sides of the windowpanes of bothsashes being supported in a convenient position for cleaning or otherpur poses.

Having now fully described my invention, whatI claim, and desire tosecure by-Letters Patent, is

In a means of detaching sash from windowframes, the combination, withthe windowframe having recesses e in one of the inner sides thereof, andslotted and spurred catchplates secured over said recesses, of thestopstrips 0 and b,,each consisting of a rigid and a detachable section,transverse plates d, connecting the detachable portions of saidstopstripscandb,and-latch-pins,asdescribed,journaled in said plates (1and having buttons on their inner ends adapted to enter theframerecesscs e and engage with the inner sides of the catch-plates,substantially as described.

CHARLES G. ANDERSON. In presence of I O. O. SHEPHERD, E. E. BRAGG.

